Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — Heat Advisory in effect.
- Advisory
- Heat Advisory
- Daylight
- Sunset 9:25 PM
- Water level
- 2.97 ft
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Water Conditions on Ford Lake
Updated 22 min agoSource: USGS station 04115000 — MAPLE RIVER AT MAPLE RAPIDS, MI · 8.1 mi from Ford Lake
Launch Light & Moon — July 15
local timeNew Moon (1% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Ford Lake
| Location | Sheridan Township, Michigan |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Ford Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 44.053661, -86.128926 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Mason County |
Ford Lake is a public boat launch providing access to Ford Lake in Sheridan Township, Michigan at coordinates 44.05366, -86.12893. Data published by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MI DNR).
Ford Lake is a public boat launch on Ford Lake in Sheridan Township, Mason County, Michigan. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. Facility details on record include launch lanes: 1, docks / piers: 1, restrooms: 1 toilet. This page shows live USGS water level and temperature, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
Related: boat ramp near Sheridan Township • public launch in Mason County • fishing access on Ford Lake • Michigan boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
|---|---|
| Docks / Piers | 1 |
| Restrooms | 1 toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 8 spaces |
| Managed By | DNR-PRD |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ford Lake
Is Ford Lake free to use?
Yes, Ford Lake is a public boat launch with free access in Sheridan Township, Michigan.
What water does Ford Lake access?
Ford Lake provides boat launch access to Ford Lake in Sheridan Township, Michigan.
How do I get to Ford Lake?
Ford Lake is located at coordinates 44.053661, -86.128926 in Sheridan Township, Michigan. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 7.4 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.